The Style Contour Blog

How to Create Chic Monochrome Outfits in the Winter

Posted by Jalisa on Feb 19, 2018 under Casual, Dressed Up Casual, Night Out

SWEATER | PANTS: Similar | BAG: Similar | BOOTS: Similar

Happy Monday my friends!

One of many ways to look chic in the winter (and all year long) is to go monochrome. We've talked about the power of monochrome quite a few times on the blog, but I wanted to break it down a bit more in this post and we all know that repetition and the more examples make for better understanding and inspiration. At least that what works for me! So, I figured it would be a great idea to compile them all into one post.

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Tips for Looking Classy in a Mini Skirt

Posted by Jalisa on Feb 16, 2018 under Dressed Up Casual, Night Out

SWEATER: Similar | SKIRT: Similar | BOOTS: Similar | EARRINGS

Happy Friday friends!

When was the last time you wore a mini-skirt if ever? Okay, how often do you wear a mini? I'm guessing that many of you don't wear them for the simple fact that they're well, mini, and quite short. I can totally understand if you've avoided anythign mid though for fear of looking risque becaues they require more thought when styling to prevent such a vibe. I for one stayed clear for many years because I'd like to consider myself quite conservative when it comes to my fashion choices and the thought of exposing a bit too much doesn't necessarily appeal to me.

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From Curly to Straight with the HerStyler Straight Brush Pro

Posted by Jalisa on Feb 15, 2018 under The Beauty Edit

Happy Thursday my sweet friends!

Today, I'm reviewing a straightening brush from HerStyler. When the folks over at HerStyler provided me with the opportunity to review one of their hot tools, I immediately took the opportunity to try out their straight brush pro. I'd been hearing a lot about straightening brushes, but had never tried them before. I either blow dry my hair or use a flat iron (which they also offer) so I thought this would be a great time to try one out and see how it works. Keep reading for my thoughts on it, as well as a step-by-step tutorial on what I did to achieve the finished look.

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